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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-24
IMMIGRANT VOYAGES.
Dsys when Nearly Half the Passengers
Died On Inventllated ships.

Died On Unventliated ships.
The great hardships Of an immi-
grant passage one hundred years ago
Is illustrated Ly an oration delivered in
1888 before the German Society Of
PhiIadelphla. by Rev DIR. Krunze. in
which he said that oi nine hundred
passengers shipped within that year in
one vessel from Amsterdam 10 Phila-
delphia. four hundred had died on the
way. The accommodation in the
first-clas, cabin OF vessel Of one hun
dred years ago were not bit better or
more comfortable than those of the
steeragc Of large trau sltlantic' steam
er Of to-day. 4 sea voyage in those
days required more than ordinary
courage. AMI person who had crossed
the ocean was looked up to as almost
immortal.
As late rs 1919 the lower deck Of the
vessels carrying immigrants were no
better than those Of slavers. The
height of the ,trcrage deck rarely ex-
ceeded five or six feet II more usual
ly was four. The mortality reached
an enormou, amount. Ten per cent.
was nothing extraordinary, and tho
rate often ran as high n onc-third. In
l7l0 the English Government sent out
10 New YORK three thousand PalatiIes
OF this number four hundred and sey
enty died on the voyage and two hun.
dred and tifty Immediately after their
arrival, of ship leyeE \ well-known
authority Ia writing on the subject,
says that the construction Of ships for
the express purpose Of carrying passen-
gers began only about 1880, Up Ia
that time al space which could not be
used for shipping morchandise was
Temporarily arranged for steerage
passengers, This supcriluous room
was sold to an agent, and in those DAYS
L steerage five feet high was caraiaered
fully sufficient fcr making two tiers of
bed. aiong the sides. From this tho
nature Of the atmosphere Of the steer
age can readily DE imagined. One has
but 10 visit Castle Garden dulng the
arrival of u lot Of immigrants to ap-
preoiate this fact. There were in the
old immigrant ships no other apcrtureS
for the admission of fresh air than the
matches aud these Wolo always closed
in bad weather and at night This
place, for tho sake OF a name. called
steerage, was crowded with passen-
gers, of whom tho greater part were
strangers TO the virtue of cleanliness.
There was an atmosphele rreatcd
which acted liha poison on those who
were obliged TO breathe it.
As soon as America came TO be
recognized rs haven of rest for all
those who chose to seek its shores,
benevolent and humane laws began To
be enacted looking toward the comfort
of immigrants, Tho first law of Con-
gress prescribing the space to be al
lotted to each stcerage passenger was
passed in 1919. A ship was forbidden
to carry more than two passengers for
every five tons, Custom House measure,
1t was left to later laws ia provide tor
proper ventilation and the height of
the steerago, From this beginning the
good work has gone on until almost
every thing possible has been done to
alleviate the hardships of immigrants
during sea voyages. AZ /, MdI aad
EgDyGSS
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-24
CULINARY CUllINC.s.


1nE addition OF eggs 20 nearly all soLps.
adds greatly to their nutritious Qualities
add rich appearance.
CRRAN PiE-One anl one-half cups Of
cream, .wo tab!espoonfuls Of fou, two ta-
blespooafu.s OF sugar; spice to suit the
taste
lS ths boiling OF mNats this rule IL good
sne; bcef, four hours; tongue, three hours
and a quarter: mutton. two hours; veal,
three hours; ham. fear hours and a half;
salt pork three heurs.
NoLD can be prevented from forming OF
fruit jellies by pouring a little paraffine
over the top, which, when cold, will hard
on to solid cake and can bs easily re-
moved when desired. --Bosioa gHdg1
MILK CUsrtHD Prepare the crust ths
same as for other pies Fll,ng-Three eggs,
two tablespoonfuls sugar. three cups milk,
beat the eggs and sugar well together; add
milk snough for two custards bake with,
cut top crust -HousehgLi
sFIShcH, shelled beans. young cabbage,
squash. string beans, oyster plant and
eauhfower require from one % one and a
quarter hours cooking. Old cabbage, car
rcts. beets. old turnips and psrsnips need
about two hours cooking.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-24
LEX TALlONIS.

We both sought the hand of the self-same gif
As great matrimonial prize,
and soon with success my poor head was
GwhiT
While my hopes scared as high as the skies.
lie called the same night that ne plighted each
vow,
And pleaded, In vain with vim,
And. as he departed with care furrOwed brow,
T. then, had The laugh on him.
We've been married five years and Bay with
sigh
That his was the fortunate part,
For pig In poke No Oft seek 70 buy
When wc bid for another heart.
But the bittcrcst pang ~ all Is 10 feel
My ry q my sorrow can see;
Ana this thought cut. INTO my heart Ike steel,
Hc. now has the laugh on me.
-BDsfOH B0Jge,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-24

PHOSPAOE.OIONlZED AIR Treatment will hc
explained and free trial given To all. The most
advanced stages of the above aud kindred diSvu.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-24

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Female Complaints and disorders of the n
liNvruud Kidneys, The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06

the girl was his daughter. 1 told him
that made no difference. She was under
age, and the law forbade him to force her
to labor. Then he fairly tore around. He
cursed and bacame very abusive. He
called me liar, and said the girl was old
enough to be the mother of q fellow with
more sense than had and other pleasant
things, during which left the place after
telling him rather emphatically that I
would have him in court the next day. L
was as good as my word. Early the next
morning I had him and the girl before
@ Justice. With HIM came his wife and
a young man of about 2S years. The
druggist and his wife both swore the girl
was their daughter. l heard that state
ment complacently, for had expected it
but the next staggered me. They swore
that that delicate, pretty little thing of
15, if ones eyes were to be believed, was
"a years old. They went futher. They
5Wore that she was exactly "a years,
months, and 5 days old, and pulled out G
big family bible to prove it, and then the
girl swore to the same things-days,
months, and all. This array of fragrant
perjury, as felt sure it must be, dunn
founded me. While I was puzzling over
it, the young man who had come with the
party stepped up and was sworn. Then
he, too, asserted on his oath that the girl
was "a years, months, and days old.
and when l jumped to the front at this
point and asked how he knew he calmly
replied that he was her husband! And it
proved to be the fact. OF course, hadn't
very much to say after that, and the case
was promptly dismissed.
"But this is only one case where parents
told the truth against many where they
have failed to do so. The difficulty of
getting at the real facts hinders us very
greatly from stamping out the pretty
shop-girl system It is unfortunate, for
the system certainly is most pernicious
evil. Placing young girls on exhibition
as bats for frivolous and unscrupulous
young men and crafty, sin-hardened old
rogues, who swarm around them like flies
about sweetmeats, can not be productive
of much good. The only wonder is that,
with the increasing prevalence Of the
system, more, girls do not fall victims to
the tragic fate of poor Mary Rogers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06
ARTEMUS WARD.
The HumorOrist's Trip Through the West
How He BulldOzed a Fellow Passenger.


The HumorOrist's Trip Through the West
How He BulldOZed Fellow Passenger.
Boston Post
When Artemus Ward left the states for
the purpose of capturing the Mormens,
or being captured by them, he had for
a fellow passenger on the stage man
from the east, who had been over the
overland route once, and who felt that it
was his duty to lengthen many a weary
hour for the meditative and sensitive
humoriSt by unbOsoming himself of what
he knew of the country. When they got
well out and Artemus was still alive, the
talking passenger remarked pointing out
of the stage window:
''These are the great western plains
you read about
''The great plains:" said Ward waking
up and looking out. "Why, where are
the towering mountains, the snow-cap-
ed peaks, and the foothills which adorn
them?"
mo mountains ever adorned the
plains," said his friend, They are on
the dead level"
swell, now said Artemus, II. must have
read of these somewhere long ago, in con-
nection with the plains. In some dime
novel L think. And TO think OF 1t. what
great changes have taken place in this
section. The terrible winds of late years
have completely leveled this country till
there isn't mountain nor tree to climb
up and feast your eyes on. There has
been a great change-a great change.
These plains are not even rolling or I'M
dulating, as they once were, but how
they ever got them to stop rolling Or
undulating puzzles me, but they can do
anything here in this great west. But
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06
TWO PAIRS OF BOOTS.

Two little pairs of bootsto-night,
Before tn fire are drying.
Two little pairs IF tired feet
In little bed are lying;
The tracks they left vi on the floor
Make me feel much like signing.
Those little boots with copper toes!
Thev run the ltvelong dayl
And often times ] almost wish
That they were miles away,
So tired am to hear so oft
Their heavy tramp at play.
They walked about the newplowed ground,
Where mud IN plenty lies,
They roll it up in marbles round
And bake 1t INTO mud pes:
And then at night upon the floor
In every apeIt dries.
To-day was disposed to scold,
But when / see tonight,
Those little boots before The fire,
With copper toes so bright.
i think how sad my heart would he
To put them out of sight.
Fer in the trunk upstairs I've laid
Two socks of white and blue;
If called TO put those boots away,
O God, what should DO?
mourn there are are not to night
Three pairs instead OF two.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06

Although large tree can he trans
planted to a new location, yet it will not
grow as rapidly or as large as one that
has occupied the same Place since it
sprung from the seed.
An eastern zoologist recently paid $500
for four crowned pigeons. They are of
delicate steel-blue color, are almost as
large as turkeys, and the crest is compos-
ed of row of gray feathers standing up
right.
A citizen of Skowhegan, Me-, has in
vented an electric light which does away
with the disagreeable kissing and flicker
ing, and gives steady and perhaps
brighter light than any other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06
He Expected Her.
Detroit Free PcRss

II suppose that was you wife who was
in here while you were down town."
queried the new clerk in a Grand River
avesnue grocery to the proprietor as he
entered.
II don't know. What did she say.
james,"
Nothing
what did she do?''
''Emptied the contents of both money
drawers into her pockets and walked off
as cool as January"
"Yes, I suppose it was her, James, [
thought she might turn up, and that is
why left only 40 cents III charge IN the
store"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06
Lovely NeigbOTs.
Omaha World.

Mrs. DeBlue-How do you like your
new neighbors, Mrs. De Green?
Mrs. De Green-They are just lovely,
l sincerely hope they will keep that house
as long as we live here.
II notice the lady seems TO care very
little for dress"
II should say not, she's perfect
dowdy."
"And her daughters are not much bet
ter"
mot Bit"
"But possibly they are intelIectual?n
Il don't know; they never call"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06
The Oasis of an Evening
Stocton Mail

Edith-What lonesome spot a social
gathering is where one is such a stran-
ger.
Harold-It is inded, pom honor, don
cher know.
Edith don't know what / should have
done but for yov. You are the oasis Of
the evenings desert.
Harold-Really am beholden 20 you,
Miss Edith.
Edith-Yes. dear Harold! you are the
evenings oasis-the one green spot IN all
the dreary waste.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06

Some odd pincushions can be made Of
yellow crepe in the shape of pumpkins.
The creases of the pumpkins are marked
with gilt thread, and the cushion is given
q large yellow satin ribbon bow in the
place of the stem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06

Patrick Devine, of Racine, was engaged
in hoistlng ice into an ice-house, when the
hook caught in his right arm. The horse
started and ne was pulled half way up the
slide, the flesh being torn from his arm
for length of six inches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06

In the various greenhouses of Boston
there are 100000 potted plants, and in
the cold frames on the nursery ground
and on the Deer park there are over
100000 plants of the hardy perennial
and biennial varieties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06

Senator Sherman and General SheF-
man are said to exchange letters almost
daily when out of one another's society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-06

A detectiv's father was recently swindl-
ed out of $500 by bunko steerers at
Cleveland, 0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-09
MEMORIAL DAY.

On Saturday, the 18th inst, large numbers
of citizens from all parts OF town and coun-
ty gathered, obedient to the summons, to
assist in paying the annual tribute OF re-
spect to the memory of confederate soldiers
by laying on their graves floral offerings.
The tolling of the bells indicated the hour
fixed on, and soon the procession consisting
of the Shepherdstown Band, under the
leadership of Mr. Spohn, the Independent
Fire Company, with decorated reel, under
Capt. C. NJ. Hough, Citizens Fire Compa-
ny" Capt. Russell, company of little flow
er girls, representatives of Shepherdstown
Memorial Association aud of Lee Memoir
al Association; and citizens, marshalled by
Mr.. Lee H. Phillips, splendidly mounted,
assisted by Messrs. ThOs. H. Mason, Benz.
Trapuell and George Snyder, was seen NOV
ing to the NJ. Z. Church graveyard. Thence
they marched to the Episcopal graveyard,
and from there to edge Hill Cemetery"
where stand had been erected in shady
spot, and a great many listeners assembled
10 hear the address of the day from Gener-
al Stone of Kentucky-a representative IN
Congress. Rev. DR.. A. C. Hopkins Presi-
dent of "Lee Memorial Association" pre-
sided, and after the singing by the Choir,
Madame Ruhl, director and organist, called
upon Rev. Frank MCGEE to pray, which he
did in earnest, fervent and beautiful words.
General Stone was then introduced in few
appropriate words by Hon. VIM. L. Wilson,
who spoke of him as an intimate friend and
associate and zone who wore the gray"
Genl Stone then proceeded to say that the
only explanation he had to offer for his be-
ing here was that it was the request of his
dear friend Mr. w. who during the years
that they had spent together in Congress
had so woven himself about his heart that
he could not say him nay. He loved to be
present on any occasion whose object was
to do honor to those who had given their
lives for cause that he believed to be right;
he had himself fought as a private in the
ranks of the Confederate Army, and he was
proud Of it. He honored all brave soldiers;
he loved to think of the humane Federal
who came to him as he lay half dead on
the field and refreshed him with water from
his own canteen-whose face is yet fresh in
his memory and he keeps the canteen as a
precious relic. The time is fast approach
ing when none of those who were comrades
of these dead heroes will be here to assist
in this ceremony, but he hoped the custom
would continue to prevail until it became a
law, and would be observed as long as this
glorious Southland remained liberty-liv-
ing country.
After another anthem suited to the occa-
sion, and music by the band, the flowers
were strewed and the crowd scattered to
their homes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-09

At the annual convention of the Peabody
Institute, which convened at Harpcr'S Ferry
Nav 81, 1887, u. Il. Clifford Conductor the
following resolutions were adopted expressive
of the approval, by the Institute, of the man
ner of conducting, thorough and satisfactory
discussion of subjects presented and benefit
derived therefrom.
Resolred Ist. That we, the members of this
Institute do hereby extend 10 State Superin-
tendent B. S. Morgan our heartfelt gratitude
for the provision of this eevating and beneficial
method of intellectual improvement and en-
ioyment of social intercourse; also that we re-
quest him to so arrange our time OF meeting
that teachers of long terms may be enabled to
attend without the necessity of closing school
before said term expires
2nd. That our thanks are hereby rendered
Rev. Gerhardt Prof. Bracket and Gen. Mus
sey for lectures delivered before the Institute.
3rd. That we heartily endorse the action OF
the late Legislature in agreeing to submit the
prohibitory constitutional amendment, and
pledge ourselves to use every legitimate means
10 secure its ratification; furthermore, to pre-
sent to our pupils the evil results arising from
the use of intOXicants. narcotics, tobacco, etc
WHEREAS Prof Bracket has opened wide
the doors of Anthony Hall, with his usual
hearty welcome to ALL be IL
Resolred All. That we tender him hearty
vote of thanks.
5h. That these resolutions be published in the
Free Press, West Virginia School Journal, Ponce.
Press, ldrtntsJTg Hadid and copy forwarded
to State Superintendent.
BY order of the Committee, consisting OF
Miss d. Yantis Miss Mary Smith, and MeSsrs
g. l.. Jones, J. J. Walters and S. r. Loyett.
DAISY A. NANTIS,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-09
Opinions of The Press.

The newspapers noticing the coming pa
rade and other attractions at HagerstOwn,
Monday, June 18th next, predict about
the reception to be given the ladies by the
Messrs. Updegrafs on this occasion. Here
is what some of them say:
Grepcqst'c Press This ladies reception
Is a Partisan idea in bookkeeping. Mr.. Ed.
Updegraif. who witnessed them while in
Paris, calls them pleasant aud refreshing
event i'm bookkeeping. That settles the
question that tie ladies attending twill en-
iov q novel treat of some kind.
Hqgas'0ira Ne,rs says We are assured
the ladies will find this reception novel
and refreshing event in bookkeeping.
cHeuteritora Register says We mag
ing the lady visitors to their stores on this
occasion will have a refreshing midsummer
treat. If they don't it won't be like the Up
degrahs' accustomed way Of doing things.
TIE Hdgersf9ra Herald and Torch says =
The occasion will be one the ladies would
like TO see repeated.
NrffrsbUg Statesman SGGS:-Ne are I'M
pressed with the idea that the ladies visiting
the UpdegraT stores will not only see some
thing new. but taste something calculated
90 refresh them on a midsummer day.
HUger,'0vp GI95e says The ladies Will
find this reception a pleasant and refresh
ing novelty in bookkeeping.
lIvfusbr1 Herald s1yv We know
enough about the UpdcgraT receptions in
the past TO predict delightful treat to the
ladies.
Hg.rsf9,-a Mi says This will be the
dav for the ladies 20 visit Hagerstown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-09
March 81, 1887.

From the Register
Memorial Day at Shepherdstown next
Saturday. Rev. DR.. a. c. Hopkins will de-
liver the Grafton
Last week Mr.. James H. Shepherd had
quite misfortune befall him, having had
stolen from his trunk two hundred dollars
in cash. The money had been placed in a
trunk in Mr.. Shepherds room and when he
went to get it he found that it had been
stolen.
We learn that the late Legislature passed
an act appropriating money to pay the
teachers of the several Normal schools OF
the State for the year 1879, which has been
due 10 these many years-but it will not
be paid until 1888. Professors Jos. McMur-
ran and d. ID. Pendleton and Mrs. Lille
Lee of Shepherd College will come in for
their share.
The fifteenth annual commencement OF
Shepherd College will take place June 18th
and will be held in the NJ. z. Church,
South. The exercises will be as follows:
Monday night, June 13th-Address be-
fore the Literary Societies, by Prof. P. B..
REYNOLDS, of Morgantown, w. Va.
Tuesday night, June 14th-Addresses by
the Graduating Glass and comforting of di-
plomas.
Wednesday night, June 15th-Address
before the Alumni, by Hon. William l.,
Wilson.
ALUMNI ANNIVERSARY.
The annual oration-Rev. John o. Knott.
The annual essay-Miss Bette NJ. Clap
ham.
History of class 'S2-Julian Lane Lati-
mer.
The gentlemen elected to represent the
Societies are eloquent and interesting
speakers, and our people have a treat IN
store for them that they do not often have
an opportunity to enjoy. The exercises OF
the College Glass will interest all who take
an interest in education, and the Alumni
Anniversary will call together Young and
old to enjoy the orations and essays of that
evening. Hon. B. S. Morgan will be pres
ent on Tuesday night to present the diplo-
mas to the graduating class.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-09
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